Guided Rock Island Kayak Tour

Cross shallow water from Washington Island to Rock Island with a seasoned guide and discover the park's geology and natural history. Pause along the shoreline for a light picnic lunch and time to swim at a soft-sand beach.

• Explore the limestone Thordarson Boathouse from the early 1900s
• Learn about Rock Island State Park with a certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist
• Take in views of towering bluffs, weathered shorelines, St. Martin Island and the Garden Peninsula
• Watch for falcons, eagles, herons, egrets and white gulls
• Swim from a soft-sand beach during a shore break

Itinerary

On your own: 9am or earlier cross to Washington Island via car ferry

With the tour: 10am tour group meets at Jackson Harbor parking lot 10:15am Depart for Rock Island 10:45am Arrive to island, explore Thordarsson Boathouse 12pm break #1 from paddling w/ lunch on shore 1:30pm break #2 from paddling with swimming (30 min) 2:30-3pm back on shore

On your own: Explore Washington Island for more beaches, food & fun! Return to mainland Door County at your own leisure.

What's Included

• Sit-inside sea kayak with comfort seat
• Paddle
• Life jacket
• Bottled water
• Light picnic lunch

Important details

• Ages 21+ only
• Moderate athleticism required
• Complete a waiver before the tour begins
• Keep the main booking contact reachable by text or phone during the 48 hours before departure for weather-related schedule changes
• Arrange your own car-ferry travel to Washington Island; ferry fees are not included in the listed price
• Bring any required medications, sun protection and bug spray
• Tours operate only when water conditions are deemed safe by the guide